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Wimshurst Machine Kit

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AstroMedia
(Code: 663)
5060195607427
1500g
This high quality cardboard construction kit allows you to build your own version of the classical high voltage generator.
£ 50.00
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This high quality cardboard construction kit allows you to build your own version of the classical high voltage generator - with limited current for safe experiments! For many people this machine is the most vivid memory of their physics classes at school. Everybody is fascinated by the crackling flashes of lightning that appear between the electrodes when the crank on the back is turned. Two counter-rotating acrylic discs with aluminium segments produce static electricity of up to 70,000 volts that is stored in two Leyden jars made from PVC and aluminium foil. The Leyden jars are discharged via two spherical electrodes, producing bright sparks. The capacity of the Leyden jars is deliberately limited, so that the electricity produced is completely harmless.

The finished kit is 29cm high

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Customer reviews
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 4/5
A fun little project! With a little time and patience, you can get some substantial sparks jumping across. I would have given 5 stars if some of the instructions were a little clearer, but with some thought this can be overcome. Great project for those who are interested in science.
Mark S.
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 3/5
Bernard Gisin Review collected by Feefo
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 1/5
Ce kit demandera des heures de montage, et je n'ai pas la notice en fran??ais.
L'essentiel est en carton. Je suis assez d???u.
60??? d?pens?s pour rien.
Alexis Le Moal Review collected by Feefo
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 3/5
Anton Vladislavovich Semenov Review collected by Feefo
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 3/5
I bought this Wimshurst machine kit as a Christmas present for my Husband ,if the present is as good as the service I will be very pleased.
Yvonne Greenwood Review collected by Feefo
Shopping Satisfaction
 3/5
Josie Carter Review collected by Feefo
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 3/5
I knew the item needed to be assembled, but I had no idea it was so many tiny pieces to deal with, and the instructions don't even have pictures!
Stephanie Arnold Review collected by Feefo
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 5/5
Perfect.
Laurent Langloys Review collected by Feefo
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 5/5
Excellent.
Matt Eade Review collected by Feefo
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 5/5
Brilliant!
Emma Lawson Review collected by Feefo